Diary of the Football Kid

Meet Ted Quinn. He's not just a kid; he's the G.O.A.T. (The Greatest Of All Time).

Or at least, he will be once he survives Year 5.

Ted has a Diary but also a vision: the blue jersey of Manchester City, the roar of the crowd, and a trophy in his hands. But standing in his way is a math teacher who treats football like a crime, a snot-nosed rival named Benjamin who's a professional at sabotage, and a school principal who has just banned the beautiful game entirely.

To save his season, Ted must channel the advice of his legendary older brother, Three Kings Dan, and master the "Tunnel Tactics" hidden behind the school's trophy cabinet.

From midnight practices in the spooky Dead Man's Woods to outwitting his opponents, Ted will do whatever it takes to stay on the pitch.

But when an international scout arrives to watch the local trials, Ted finds himself locked in a basement while his rival takes his spot. Can Ted use the secret vents to pull off the ultimate escape, or will his dreams end in a pile of dust and cobwebs?

Dribble into a world of secret clubs, high-stakes roasts, and enough football logic to make your head spin. It's time to see if Ted really is the G.O.A.T., or if he's just another kid stuck on the sidelines of life.

I hope you enjoy my book.

Kieran aged 10